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New Intel Core i5 and i7 processors
Integrating a faster processor, more powerful graphics, and a memory controller
into a single chip makes for some serious performance. The new Intel HD Graphics
4000 offers up to 60 percent faster graphics— performance you’ll
really notice in the games you play, the movies you watch, and the FaceTime
calls you make. And MacBook Air now supports up to 8GB of memory, so you can
run more memory-intensive applications without compromising performance

Faster all-flash storage
Part of what makes MacBook Air so responsive is that it’s designed entirely
around flash storage. Not only does this make MacBook Air much lighter and
more portable than traditional notebooks, it also provides faster access to
data and gives you instant-on capability. Available up to 512GB, this next-generation
flash storage is up to 4x faster than a traditional 5400-rpm notebook hard
drive and faster than the previous-generation MacBook Air. So when you flip
open MacBook Air, it starts up in seconds. Even after a month in standby mode,
the screen springs to life. Apps launch quickly. And with no moving parts,
flash storage stays quiet

Long-lasting battery
Since space-saving flash storage leaves room for a bigger battery, you can
devote more time to the things you enjoy most. Things like browsing the web,
editing photos, and watching videos. Get up to 5 hours of battery life on
a single charge on the 11-inch model and up to 7 hours on the 13-inch model.
Put MacBook Air to sleep, and it enters standby mode to conserve battery life
for up to 30 days. And with Power Nap — a new feature coming this summer
in OS X Mountain Lion — you’ll continue to receive new email and
calendar invitations while MacBook Air is asleep. When it’s connected
to a power source, it can download software updates and make backups with
Time Machine. So when you come back to your MacBook Air and open it up, it’s
on in an instant. And everything is right there waiting for you

Thunderbolt and USB 3
With the lightning-fast Thunderbolt port, you can connect your MacBook Air
to the latest devices and displays, like the Apple Thunderbolt Display. But
that’s not the whole story. MacBook Air also comes equipped with two
USB 3 ports, so you can connect the latest USB 3 devices and access a pipeline
that’s up to 10 times faster than USB 2. With just a few connections,
MacBook Air transforms from an ultraportable notebook to a complete workstation

Wireless
Your MacBook Air finds available Wi-Fi networks automatically and lets you
connect with just a click. So you can browse the web, send email, and print
documents no matter where you are. And with Bluetooth technology, you can
connect MacBook Air to Bluetooth-enabled devices like speakers and headphones.
Even without all the wires, you’re totally connected

Display and camera
Make FaceTime calls from your MacBook Air to an iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad,
iPod touch, or another Mac running FaceTime for Mac

High-resolution display
Corner to corner and pixel by pixel, the MacBook Air display is both an engineering
feat and a design breakthrough. The display measures a mere 4.86 millimeters
(0.19 inch) thin, yet the resolution is so high, you’ll feel like you’re
looking at a much larger screen. And with good reason. The 11-inch MacBook
Air features a resolution equal to that of a typical 13-inch notebook, while
the 13-inch MacBook Air wows with a resolution equivalent to a typical 15-inch
notebook

720p FaceTime HD camera
Let your friends and family see more of you with the new 720p FaceTime HD
camera. With three times the resolution of the previous FaceTime camera, every
smile looks a lot brighter. And the widescreen format means everyone can fit
into the picture without having to crowd around the display

Multi-Touch trackpad
The Multi-Touch gestures in OS X make everything you do on MacBook Air more
intuitive, direct, and fun. And the spacious Multi-Touch trackpad is perfectly
designed for them, whether it’s a three-finger swipe to activate Mission
Control or a four-finger pinch to see all your apps in Launchpad. Gesture
responses are smooth and realistic. So when you’re scrolling up and down
a web page or swiping from one full-screen app to another, it’s almost
like you’re touching what you’re seeing

Specifications:

Display

13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
with support for millions of colors

Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access
point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible
with AirPort

Testing conducted by Apple in May 2012 using preproduction 1.8GHz dual-core
Intel Core i5–based 13-inch MacBook Air units and preproduction 1.7GHz
dual-core Intel Core i5–based 11-inch MacBook Air units. The wireless
web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites
with display brightness set to 50%. The standby test measures battery life
by allowing a system, connected to a wireless network, to enter standby mode
with Safari and Mail applications launched and all system settings left at
default. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries
for more information

PVC-free AC power cord is available in Australia, New Zealand, North and
South America, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom

I'v been a Windows the very first version (Windows 3.0). I am a power user for personal and work use. Everything from business apps, audio/video, sound, school, etc. I started using Macs about 3 years ago and there is no going back. It awesome to have a system that you don't have to run malware scans more than the applications on your computers. Stressing to make sure you have the latest virus program update only to find out that you've already been screwed by spyware that you got from a website or email.My daughter converted and doesn't even look at her Windows laptop anymore. I just bought this one for my wife for mother's day so that she would know what it was like to have a system that is care free. She LOVES it!

Very very fast, open on the internet in a few seconds. The backlit key board is wonderful at night. I did not realize how light weight it is and a really nice looking piece of eqipment. This is my wife's computer and she was very pleased when she opened the box. We have always had company supplied lap tops - heavy and functional. She keeps discovering added things she likes about it the more she uses. It's a new experience!

Service and delivery comments:

I did not want to order the product on line and then wait several days. This was a gift for my wife and I was pleasantly suprised when I found that ABT carried Apple products, I could order on line and pick it up the same day. I accomplished all this with a review of the products available on line, an e-mail exchange with an ABT rep and an order number. It was the fastest I have ever gotten a computer and hassle free.

Apple MacBook Air 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 Notebook Computer

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